First attempt

**ptc** · 15th July 2005, 11:13 AM

a piece of huon scrap 220x95x95
knob to fit, a lot of sanding to do
Then finish with eee and hard shellawax.

**AlexS** · 15th July 2005, 01:18 PM

Nice shape PTC. Should look good when finished.

You may find its quicker to remove the bandsaw marks and smooth the outside using a scraper.

**knucklehead** · 15th July 2005, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by ptc

a piece of huon scrap 220x95x95.

I didn't know there was such a thing as huon pine scrap.

**ptc** · 21st July 2005, 01:16 PM

Finished.
knob on draw is myrtle scrap
next one is a myrtle burl.

**Wood Borer** · 21st July 2005, 01:26 PM

What a beautiful little box. Thanks for sharing it with us.

**silentC** · 21st July 2005, 01:28 PM

Yeah, nice one

**RufflyRustic** · 21st July 2005, 02:23 PM

Love that sheen and contrasting handle!

cheers
RufflyRustic

**Sir Stinkalot** · 21st July 2005, 02:28 PM

Great job ..... I feel enspired however I am stuck in the office.

What blade was used on the BS?

**wonnie** · 21st July 2005, 04:47 PM

great box, can you show us a pick of it open. i was wondering how much of the draw you took away...

**Suresh** · 21st July 2005, 05:07 PM

Love the box, what blade did you use?
when i tried to do something similar with a 1/8th blade, the blade snapped. i have not been game to try it again, scared the crap out of me when the blade snapped the back of my hand.
I could only look on in horror, I thought that I had ripped the back of the hand open and need multiple nerve and tendon repairs. I was fortunate to not even have a scratch. I assume that the back of the blade struck me.
Suresh

**ptc** · 21st July 2005, 06:42 PM

3/16 blade 10 tpi. from Henrey Bros i got two for $30.
I wind it up realy tight it twangs nicely. about 1/2 inch movement to left of top wheel.
Still trying to cut clean. but it must come with practice ( i hope )
Alf recomended 4" thickness.
Wonnie.
pick of it open, made a stuff up of the liner.

**Auld Bassoon** · 21st July 2005, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by ptc

Finished.
knob on draw is myrtle scrap
next one is a myrtle burl.

Ptc,
Excellent job

I really like that slightly left-field thinking when using what most folks would just see as scrap.

Cheers!

**ptc** · 30th July 2005, 11:37 AM

Second box, getting to like this.
design courtesy of Alf Thompson (who's help has been wonderfull )
Myrtle Burl " local stuff " box 220x 125x 95.
The body broke in half, and draw faces broke in to several pieces.(the natural faults in the burl)
got it all back together ok ( i think )
now the sanding and eee and hard shellawax

**zenwood** · 30th July 2005, 03:43 PM

I love these boxes, PTC. The lutre and shape of the huon pine were wonderful, and the burl looks good too.

I think I can understand how these things are made, but I'd like to see some progress shots, if possible. Now that I''ve got a bandsaw, I might have a go at one.

**Sir Stinkalot** · 30th July 2005, 05:59 PM

zenwood,

I am in the same situation as yourself .... ready to take the plunge into the first bandsaw box. I was given the following book which has some great plans and easy to follow, in depth step by step instructions. Although they don't appear difficult to make the book would still be worth a read/purchase.

"Building Beautiful Boxes With Your Bandsaw"
Lois Keener Ventura
14 Step by step projects and patterns.
isbn: 1-55870-522-8

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